According to Qatar News Agency on May 3, 2026, beIN SPORTS had two productions reach the global top 10 at the 2025 AIPS Sport Media Awards in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Gaza short feature by Mohammed Al Nakhaleh ranked sixth overall with a human rights award, and the Palestine documentary ranked second in Asia while gaining festival selections. They competed against 1,987 entries from 130 countries.
The International Sports Press Association, known as AIPS and founded in 1924, maintains a network of more than 9,000 members from 161 countries, its website states. Qatar News Agency reported that the 2025 Sport Media Awards received 1,987 submissions from 130 countries. beIN SPORTS productions were placed in the top 4.5 percent of all entries.
The short feature titled “In Gaza, Hope Always Rises from the Rubble” was produced by beIN SPORTS journalist Mohammed Al Nakhaleh. According to the report, it depicts the resilience of athletes in Gaza amid conflict. It received first place in Asia, sixth place globally and a special human rights commendation from the AIPS. The commendation was listed among special mentions on the AIPS awards site.
“Palestine: One Jersey, Many Roots” documents the Palestinian national football team’s journey. The QNA article stated that the film presents football as a symbol of identity, unity and hope. It achieved second place in Asia and was officially selected for the Beausoulet Cote d’Azur International Sports Film Festival in France as well as the Istanbul International Sports Film Festival 2026.
The awards ceremony was hosted at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. AIPS guidelines, as reported in related coverage, allocate prize money of 5,000 USD for first place, 3,000 USD for second and 2,000 USD for third in several categories. Continental rankings provide additional recognition for participants from different regions.
beIN SPORTS is part of beIN Media Group and delivers sports programming to a wide audience. The report noted that the documentary is currently available to stream on the group’s TOD digital platform in the Middle East and North Africa. This availability allows regional viewers to access the award-recognized content.
Participation in the AIPS Sport Media Awards has included journalists from up to 166 countries in recent cycles, according to AIPS statements. The 2025 event continued the tradition established since the awards’ inception. The festival selections add further international exposure for the beIN SPORTS entries.
